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Constipation

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: Your child looks or acts very sick. Persistent abdominal pain over 1 hour (includes persistent crying). Persistent rectal pain over 1 hour (includes persistent straining). Vomiting over 3 times in last 2 hours. Age under 1 month old and breastfed. Age under 12 months with recent onset of weak cry, weak suck or weak muscles. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Age under 2 months. Bleeding from anal fissures (tears).
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns. Leaking stool. Suppository or enema needed recently to relieve pain. Infrequent stools continue after dietary changes. (EXCEPTION: Normal if breastfed infant over 1 month old AND BMs are not painful). Toilet training is in progress. Constipation is a recurrent,ongoing problem.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Mild constipation and you don't think your child needs to be seen.